Grizzly Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Sakuda was a disaster but Gai seemed to have some potential for the future. DEFENDER KEVIN SAKUDA AND FORWARD PA AMADOU GAI RELEASED PRESS RELEASE: July 17, 2009 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Friday the release of defender Kevin Sakuda and forward Pa Amadou Gai, as well as the addition of midfielder Ciaran O’Brien, on loan from the Colorado Rapids of MLS. Sakuda, a 27-year-old American defender, joined the Impact this past February 27, after having spent six consecutive seasons with the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division. He played a total of 838 minutes in eight matches with the Impact. “It wasn’t fair to play Kevin in a position that wasn’t natural for him,” explained Impact Technical Director Nick De Santis. “He never found his rhythm with this team, despite the fact that we put him in a number of roles. He was with us for a short time, but he was a true professional with a great attitude and that was appreciated by the club.” Sakuda has agreed to a deal for the rest of the season with the Austin Aztex, an expansion team playing its inaugural season in the USL First Division. Amadou Gai, a 25-year-old Gambian forward who spent 12 years with Bakau United of the Gambian First Division, took part in seven matches with the Impact, playing a total of 82 minutes. “We already have four forwards in our lineup and we sensed that Pa had a hard time integrating the team,” commented De Santis. “Getting accustomed to a new culture didn’t seem to be easy and he wasn’t satisfied in this new setting. Taking these circumstances into consideration, we decided to make a roster spot for a future prospect.” CIARAN O’BRIEN LOANED TO THE IMPACT The Impact also announced the addition of midfielder Ciaran O’Brien to the lineup. O’Brien is on loan from the Colorado Rapids of MLS until the end of the USL season (October 17). The 21-year-old American was also loaned to the Seattle Sounders in 2008 and the Austin Aztex earlier this year. Take note that as part of the loan, Colorado can recall O’Brien at any time this season. “Ciaran is a young player with a lot of potential,” noted De Santis. “The two international matches he played [on try-out] showed signs that he has good vision on the field and lots of energy. He’ll gain quite a bit of experience with our club and we hope he’ll be able to help us in different situations.” The young American is the Impact’s first acquisition since the opening of the international transfer window on July 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlfan Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Maybe they can release NDS AND MDS tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 O'Brien is being even more highly touted than his brother Leighton, who was a solid USL player for the Sounders for the last 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by mtlfan Maybe they can release NDS AND MDS tomorrow. Do dreams come true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBeau Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Sakuda is gone!!!! [8D][8D]:) Especially after he was seem laughing it up after the disaster 3-0 loss to the thunder in Minnesota.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerfanatiQ Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 This guy Sakuda suck since day one, he didn't seem to know for wich team he was playing, wonder who recruited him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Funny thing is, Sakuda signed immediately with the Austin Aztex so someone must see something we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sakuda is the worst thing since unsliced bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Sakuda was decent at Seattle (USL). Not sure he was so utterly crap with Montreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny63 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Gai blasts Canada club http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gai-blasts-canada-club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jonny63 Gai blasts Canada club http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gai-blasts-canada-club The common theme from everyone leaving the club is that noone likes De Santis. It is not too hard to see who the cancer is on the club. In one sense Saputo owns the club but in another this club is owned by all Montrealais since it represents us. It is Saputo's responsibility to hire competent people to run the club not his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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